A possible crack in the steel of the Kennedy Bridge took crews high above Interstate 65 on Wednesday to take a closer look.

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Bridge repairs can be a very scary concept for drivers who take the Kennedy Bridge to and from work everyday, but what drivers experienced Wednesday looked like a small inconvenience to prevent a big problem.

Kennedy Bridge drivers have seen all the signs of construction, and no matter the message, they all say the same thing.

A little more than a year ago, backups stretched for miles across the Kennedy, as work on the Sherman Minton Bridge kept it closed for three months.

In contrast, transportation crews are hoping a single lane closure is the only sign of an issue found during the last bridge inspection.

They're taking a closer look at what could be a crack in one of the steel cords.

That area doesn't bear much of the load of the bridge.

Any repairs made now are preventative maintenance, rather than major corrective work.

"The bridge is 50 years old, just like anything else that is 50 years old, it needs some maintenance. That's why we have these inspections, to see what areas need to be worked on," said Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 spokeswoman Andrea Clifford. "We want to take care of things now, before it would get to be a large problem."

The transportation cabinet stresses that the bridge is still safe for travel, and the work is just part of keeping it that way, while keeping drivers on the road.

"When I go across a bridge, I want it to be safe. That's my main concern, that I can get from point A to point B and not be floating in the water without a boat," said Vickie Heuser, who uses the bridge.

As for construction across the Clark Memorial Bridge, that project is nearing completion. Crews had two 30-day periods for lane closures, and we are near the end of that second period. The entire project is scheduled to be completed in April.

Work will continue this weekend on Interstate 64 and the Watterson Expressway.

Crews will once again close the ramp from eastbound I-64 to the Watterson East.